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This document discusses Ascaris lumbricoides, a parasitic roundworm that infects approximately 807 million to 1.2 billion people worldwide. It is transmitted through ingestion of Ascaris eggs from contaminated food, water, or soil. Light infections may cause abdominal discomfort while heavy infections can block the intestines or impair growth in children. Diagnosis involves examining stool samples microscopically for eggs. Symptomatic infections are usually treated with anthelmintic medications. Risk factor

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Taha Jasim

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